Country Pop Bites: Mark Chesnutt – May 30

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2000 Mark Chesnutt picked up a platinum album for his "Greatest Hits"?

It’s true! Check out this Mark Chesnutt video.

Here are 5 little known truths about Mark Chesnutt.

• Chesnutt dropped out of school after his sophomore year of high school to begin playing with his father in clubs around Southeast Texas.
• He and his father traveled to Nashville in hopes of making it big.
• After around a decade of dues-paying, positive word of mouth finally helped him land a record deal with MCA.
• He is married with three sons.
• He has appeared on an episode of the comedy outdoor program Mike and T.K. Outdoors.